I've always been fascinated by Native Indian artifacts like stone arrowheads that were used to take down buffalo, deer and other wild animals in order to survive. The big question is how could anyone take a rock and turn it into a lethal cutting tool, especially so when one considers ...
Because fly fishing is such a peaceful pastime, pursued on quiet, beautiful streams and lakes, many non-anglers carry an almost mystical impression of the sport. I am frequently asked what I get out of fly fishing; I think those people really are asking, "What would I learn if I took ...
There's always a time and place when it comes to fishing our magnificent waters of Michigan. There are few places that can rival the level of expertise of the vendors at "The Ultimate Fishing Show" located at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, which is running from now until Sunday. ...
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The lack of meat in the freezer is a stark reminder that the venison is almost gone and it's time to get more. The problem isn't that I'm going to bow hunt; rather it's hunting in an area where the deer haven't turned nocturnal. Bowhunting for deer during the late ...
I wrote my first story for Annarbor.com, about ice fishing, this February and 20 more stories since then. I’ve covered many outdoor adventures and thought it might be fun to do a "Year in Review" and briefly discuss my favorite stories of the year. Of course, you can do a ...
Take heart, fly fishing enthusiasts. While winter may dampen your ardor to don waders and enter the stream, there are many opportunities to learn more about the sport in the weeks ahead. Winter Stonefly Search The Huron River Watershed Council is seeking volunteers to help with the annual Winter Stonefly ...
The 2011 whitetail deer hunting season was fruitful for some and highly disappointing for many. I've heard the same story of disappointment from a multitude of hunters in our area and across the state. So, what happened to all the deer this year? Some farmers say they're still here living ...
All right, team! We may be in Santa’s Red Zone but the clock is running and there are no time-outs before Christmas. Don't panic, I am here with a game plan for your fly fishing enthusiast that will fit all budgets. Before you do your Christmas victory dance, though, please ...
I’m stepping outside the normal two-week cycle of this column to make two recommendations for those of you who are making your year-end charitable donations. Project Healing Waters and Casting for Recovery apply the skills, lessons and peaceful settings of fly fishing to help wounded veterans returning from combat and ...
Tom Teague | ContributorIn the interest of full disclosure, the flies that I tie mostly resemble something you would remove from a dryer lint trap. Although I catch fish on them, I can’t help but wonder if I am catching the really inattentive fish — the ones who haven’t yet ...
Fly anglers who put in hours of dry-land casting practice in back yards or parks are wearily familiar with the frequently-asked questions of passers by and neighbors: "Catchin' anything? Heh heh." Now Mike Mouradian, an Ann Arbor-based photographer and president of the local chapter of Trout Unlimited, is providing an ...
Another portion of Fifth Avenue in downtown Ann Arbor will close temporarily starting later this week, while it looks promising ......
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